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One Arm Kettlebell Shoulder Press

ShouldersStrengthIntermediateKettlebellUnilateral
One Arm Kettlebell Shoulder Press – Start position
Start position
One Arm Kettlebell Shoulder Press – End position
End position

A strict single-arm overhead press from the rack position, training the shoulders while the core resists side-bending.

How to do it

  1. Hold a kettlebell in the racked position at one shoulder.
  2. Stand tall with feet hip-width apart.
  3. Press the kettlebell straight overhead until your arm is locked out.
  4. Keep your core tight throughout.
  5. Lower the kettlebell back to the rack position with control.
  6. Complete reps on one side, then switch.

Tips

Muscles

Primary: Front deltoid, Side deltoid

Secondary: Obliques, Traps, Triceps

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Variations

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Barbell Overhead PressBarbell · Intermediate
Double Kettlebell Overhead PressKettlebell · Intermediate
Bodyweight Overhead PressNo equipment · Beginner

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